It's not about starting over or pretending to know very little. It's about a willingness to embrace what is, a wisdom that arises from letting go of how we want it to be, and how we don't want it to be. It's a softening of control, an abiding in the mystery, and a call to lean into what we can't yet see.

There will be days when you wake up inspired, eager to sit, move, breathe, and reconnect. But there will also be days when the pull of distraction, fatigue, or self-doubt feels stronger. This is the nature of practice—it’s alive, dynamic, and deeply human. Just like you.

In a world that rewards visibility, achievement, and doing more, it’s easy—even for yoga teachers—to unconsciously seek validation through the role: hoping for appreciation, high class numbers, recognition, or self-worth. But true teaching doesn’t arise from performance or praise. It comes from…

Empathy is a beautiful and necessary trait in our work. It allows us to hold space with sincerity, to guide students with attunement, and to meet others in their vulnerability. But how do we know if we’re truly empathetic, or if we’ve crossed into “over-giving?”

Self-nurturance comes in—not as a luxury, but as a necessity.

Self-nurturance is the ongoing practice of tending to your own well-being with presence, compassion, and care. For new yoga teachers, nurturing the self lays the foundation for a sustainable, heart-led teaching journey. When your own inner well is replenished, your presence becomes naturally healing, your teaching more inspired, and your ability to support others more authentic.

As yoga teachers and healers, our passionate calling rest upon guiding others towards physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. While it can be deeply rewarding, it's essential to acknowledge the toll it can take on our own energy level and well-being.